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Grünerløkka–Torshov Line

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Grünerløkka–Torshov Line
Overview
Native nameGrünerløkka–Torshov-linjen
OwnerKollektivtransportproduksjon
LocaleOslo, Norway
Termini
Service
TypeTramway
SystemOslo Tramway
Services11 12 13 
Operator(s)Oslo Sporvognsdrift
Rolling stockSL79 and SL95
History
Opened1878
Technical
Number of tracksDouble
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Electrification600 V DC
Operating speed50 kilometres per hour (31 mph)
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The Grünerløkka–Torshov (Template:Lang-no) is a tramway line running from Jernbanetorget to Storo in Oslo, Norway. It is served by lines 11, 12 and 13 of the Oslo Tramway.

The line was built by Kristiania Sporveisselskap and opened for horsecars in 1878 from Stortorvet to Grünerløkka, and was extended on 12 April 1879 to St. Halvards Plass.[1] Electrification occurred in 1899, with a further extension to Grefsen Station in 1902. In 1934 the new Kjelsås Line was built branching off from Storo to Kjelsås.

References

  1. ^ Aspenberg, Nils Carl (1994). Trikker og forstadsbaner i Oslo. Oslo: Baneforlaget. p. 6. ISBN 978-82-91448-03-9.
Grünerløkka–Torshov Line on an old map